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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 360,029.53, 540,042.33 and 146,796.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 360,029.53, 540,042.33 and 146,796.61 is: 220,194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    360,029.53 : 540,042.33 = 146,796.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    360,029.53/540,042.33 = 146,796.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    360,029.53x = 540,042.33 × 146,796.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    360,029.53x = 79,276,383,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,276,383,300.50/360,029.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220,194.11

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